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Bradford-on-Avon vs Paulton

Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.2 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Paulton is about 52% cheaper on average. Bradford On Avon has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bradford On Avon edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Bradford-on-Avon

£462,721

Paulton

£304,316

Crime Rate

Bradford-on-Avon

73.7

Paulton

78.6

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Bradford-on-Avon

100.0%

Paulton

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Bradford-on-Avon

307.5

Paulton

373.9

EPC Rating

Bradford-on-Avon

69.2

Paulton

68.6

Median Income

Bradford-on-Avon

£30,732

Paulton

£29,497

The average house price in Paulton is £304,316, which is 52% less than Bradford On Avon at £462,721. The most affordable entry point in Bradford On Avon is a flat at £233,466, while in Paulton it is a flat at £173,411.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 70% pricier in Bradford On Avon (£454,610 vs £267,848).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Paulton prices grew faster — 36% vs 25%.

Crime is lower in Bradford On Avon (73.7 per 1,000) compared to Paulton (78.6 per 1,000), a 7% difference. The most common crime category in Bradford On Avon is violent-crime, while in Paulton it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Bradford On Avon has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Paulton. Bradford On Avon has 3 schools in total, while Paulton has 2.

Bradford-on-Avon School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Paulton School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBradford-on-AvonPaulton
Total Schools32
Primary22
Secondary10
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Paulton offers faster average downloads at 373.9 Mbps, compared to 307.5 Mbps in Bradford On Avon. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.4% of premises in Bradford On Avon and 93.6% in Paulton. Gigabit availability stands at 55.2% in Bradford On Avon and 67.6% in Paulton.

Paulton is the faster of the two by 22% on average download speed (374 vs 308 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Bradford On Avon are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.2 (band C) versus 68.6 (band C) in Paulton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,278 in Bradford On Avon and £1,342 in Paulton. 60.2% of homes in Bradford On Avon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.4% in Paulton.

Bradford On Avon has more energy-efficient housing — 60.2% reach band C or above, vs 58.4% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £30,732 in Bradford On Avon and £29,496.6 in Paulton. The median age is 44.4 in Bradford On Avon and 46.5 in Paulton. Employment rates stand at 57.9% in Bradford On Avon and 56.5% in Paulton. Owner-occupancy is 66% in Bradford On Avon versus 67.1% in Paulton.

IndicatorBradford-on-AvonPaulton
Population9,8646,502
Median Age44.446.5
Median Household Income£30,732£29,496.6
Employment Rate57.9%56.5%
Owner Occupied66%67.1%
Degree-Level Qualified37%32.4%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Bradford On Avon and Paulton?
Bradford On Avon and Paulton are approximately 11.2 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Bradford On Avon or Paulton?
Paulton is cheaper, with an average house price of £304,316.
Is Bradford On Avon or Paulton safer?
Bradford On Avon has the lower crime rate at 73.7 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Bradford On Avon or Paulton?
Bradford On Avon has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Bradford On Avon or Paulton?
Paulton has faster average broadband at 373.9 Mbps.

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